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Episode 525: The Unofficial Project Manager

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Episode Summary

Many professionals manage projects every day without holding an official project manager title. This conversation highlights why so many individuals lead crucial initiatives by accident and how they can succeed even without formal authority. Guest expert Kory Kogon brings extensive experience in helping people adopt practical leadership approaches, emphasizing the idea that a project’s success hinges on building trust, clarifying expectations, and fostering genuine engagement among team members.

During this discussion, host Cornelius Fichtner and Kory address the 65% project failure rate, revealing how it often stems from unclear goals, weak communication, and a lack of shared vision. They introduce actionable strategies to ensure that projects deliver real value, whether working in a traditional environment or using agile-inspired methods. Listeners learn the importance of combining solid processes with thoughtful leadership, from setting clear success measures to guiding a team’s enthusiasm. By focusing on people over process and recognizing that most of today’s workforce serves as “knowledge workers,” this episode shows how everyone can volunteer their best efforts when they feel heard, respected, and trusted.

(This interview was originally published on The Project Management Podcast.)

Posted on: July 02, 2025 05:06 AM | Permalink

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